Tauaans
Tauaans is a Dutch-based creole language & lingua franca spoken in Tauland and the Taulander diaspora. During the period of Dutch colonial rule, it was born from centuries of interaction between speakers of Dutch dialects and Chinese dialects, followed by influence from the Coreans, Japanese, and other minority linguistic groups.
History
Variations and characteristics
Creole continuum
| Basilect (full Tauaans) | Mesolect | Acrolect (standard Tauland Dutch) | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konnang sjoenai twi keppoe Kengfoe, sjia lia (我儂 想愛 機票 廣府, 謝謝). | Wij will twi keptjes na Kanto, sjia lia. | Wij willen twee kaartjes naar Kanton, bedanken. | We want to tickets to Canton, thank you. |